The Delhi High Court granted bail to the husband in a dowry death case after ruling that the audio recording showed marital quarrels and allegations of beatings, but no specific dowry-related demands to justify continued custody.
The Supreme Court recently reiterated its stance against routinely entertaining bail appeals, emphasizing the importance of finality at the High Court level. In a recent case, Justices Roy and Bhatti emphasized the limited role of the apex court in such matters, stressing the pivotal role of High Courts in bail decisions.
The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, acknowledged domestic violence concerns among female police officers, emphasizing the need for targeted support. The court overturned a judgment dismissing charges against a man accused of cruelty to his police officer wife, challenging stereotypes about police officers’ invulnerability and calling for greater gender sensitivity in judicial education.
